ED TECH 11a-11p
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Hiram
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: Fulltime Day shift ED Tech The Emergency
Department (ED) Tech Level I is a multi-skilled caregiver who
functions under the direction of the professional Registered Nurse.
Provides safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing
the following patient care functions and technical procedures:
vital signs, 12-lead EKG, bedside blood sugar testing, superficial
wound care, oral suctioning, splint application, instruction of
safe ambulation with crutches. Must understand and practice aseptic
technique when required: urethral catheterization, sterile tray
preparation, dressing applications and all phlebotomy. Must be able
to operate and observe cardiac monitors to ensure recognition of
arrhythmias (site specific Kennestone ED), as well as operate pulse
oximetry monitors. Requires knowledge of all specialty instruments
and trays, including trauma resuscitation equipment and set-up, ENT
trays, special procedure trays. Transports patients, unit supplies,
equipment, and patient medications. Assures patient care area is
appropriately stocked with supplies. Monitor's patients in
restraint/seclusion and documents observations. Performs other
duties deemed necessary to ensure delivery of patient care. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provides safe, age-
appropriate care to the patient: - Obtain and document vital signs;
inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal. - Perform 12-lead EKG and
hand to ED physician. - Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform
nurse if result is abnormal. - Measure and apply extremity splints
as directed by nurse or physician. - Instruct patient regarding
safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by
patient. - Oral suctioning. - Superficial wound care. Performs
procedures using aseptic technique: - Urethral catheterization. -
Sterile tray preparation. - Dressing application. - Phlebotomy
Telesitter Facility Liaison - Tracks, delivers, maintains, and
retrieves telesitter carts - Troubleshoots any cart connectivity
issues and places an IT ticket if necessary - Performs safe room
guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter
- Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are
being maintained - Responds to remote telesitter escalation for
face-to-face intervention - Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when
face to face redirection is requireda. Transport, using good body
mechanics as appropriate: - Patients via stretcher or wheelchair,
ensuring patient safety. - Unit supplies. - Equipment. - Patient
medications Monitor's patients in restraint / seclusion: -
Frequency of monitoring performed as per policy. - Document
monitoring as per policy. - Notify nurse of abnormal findings or
observation Observes cardiac monitors to ensure the recognition of
arrhythmias: (Site specific Kennestone ED) - Recognize cardiac
rhythms and communicate findings to registered professional as -
appropriate - Provides accurate patient information for each
monitor in use - Responsible for cleaning and maintaining monitors
and pumps in monitor room Assures patient care area is
appropriately stocked. Required Minimum Education: High school
diploma or equivalent from an accredited program Required Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Basic Life Support 1.00
Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00
Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: Required Minimum
Experience: Required Required Minimum Skills: Effective
communication skills (verbal and written) required. Proficiency
with desktop computer required. Demonstrate willingness to be a
team-player and a self-starter required. Proficiency obtaining
vital signs using manual processes required. Join us and discover
the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding
life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia,
and start a future that gives you more.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Redan , ED TECH 11a-11p, Healthcare , Hiram, Georgia